Springboro in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Edward Potts House / John Potts House

Circa 1831 / Circa 1832

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

1. Edward Potts House / John Potts House Marker

Inscription. The house on the right (45 South Main) appears to have been built circa 1832 by Joshua Trotter. In 1837, Trotter sold the house to John and Mary Potts, who were “conductors” on the Underground Railroad, persons who risked their lives and property to escort runaway slaves on their flight to freedom. The house on the left (55 South Main) was built circa 1831 by Job Burton. He sold the house to Edward Potts in 1836. Edward, like his brother John, was also a “conductor”. Both houses are significant examples of early Federal style brick buildings.

Erected by Old Springboro.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Abolition & Underground RR • Heroes • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1832.

Location. 39° 33.355′ N, 84° 13.994′ W. Marker is in Springboro, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on Main Street (Ohio Route 741), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 45-55 S Main Street, Springboro OH 45066, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lynn O. Eaton Memorial Pin Oak (within shouting distance of this marker); Clark Williams House (within shouting distance of this marker); Springboro Area Underground Railroad

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); "Squatter's House" (about 400 feet away); United Brethern Church of Springboro (about 400 feet away); The Stanton House (about 400 feet away); The Lyceum (about 500 feet away); Jonah Thomas Shop (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Springboro.

John Potts House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

2. John Potts House

Edward Potts House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

3. Edward Potts House

Photographed By Craig Doda, July 2, 2023

4. Edward Potts House / John Potts House Marker

Old Springboro Town Center Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

5. Old Springboro Town Center Sign

Springboro Corporate Limit Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., November 1, 2008

6. Springboro Corporate Limit Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,454 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 4. submitted on July 10, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 5, 6. submitted on November 21, 2008, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.